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9.2 Global Positioning System (GPS)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

GPS is the acronym for .......................

a)

Global Partitioning System

b)

Global Positioning System

c)

Grid Positioning System

d)

Grid Partitioning System

2.

GPS is a navigation system which gives information on ......... and ............ to its users in all weather conditions.

a)

individual

b)

location

c)

time

d)

satellite

3.

Name 3 segments is made up by GPS.

a)

control segment

b)

location segment

c)

space segment

d)

user segment

4.

The Control Segment is made up of master control station, alternative master control station, command and control antennas, monitor stations. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The Space Segment is made up of a satellite network. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

GPS is used for navigational purposes in various types of transport such as land, sea, air and space transport. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

GPS is used for navigational purposes in various types of transport such as land, sea, air and space transport. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Google Maps and Waze is the example usage of GPS coordinates? True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

9.
GPS is a system that tells you exactly where you are.  Is this true or false?
a)
True
b)
False
10.
GPS uses what type of signals from satellites that orbit the Earth?
a)
strong
b)
radio
c)
frequent
d)
broken